8/19/2011 - Mate in 8

dailypuzzle wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. Rook on first move complicates things
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can someone please explain why after 1. Bxh6+, the rook doesn't just take the bishop?

To be honest, I had to use an engine to find the explanation. But as you can see, taking with the rook results in a quicker mating sequence that is completely forced.

very good,i really thought Rh6 was a better move,i need to do less thinking and more playing,thanks for ruining my theory,you are the guys that keep me going,have a good day and great annalogy,the more i am wrong the more i long to be right

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